Thursday, January 21, 2010

so, as i'm back in the studio (slowly but surely) this week i am making sure there is time for some new ideas . . . or rather old ideas and just finding the time to make them a reality . . .

i don't know how these bowls will turn outclay is a mysterious creature . . .and like all mysterious creatures they canbreak and crack and twist and turn

so i will wait with breath (somewhat held)until these new works are through the kiln,to show you properly thesefloating window cloud pieces. . .

i have an advance of my book now and will show you some sneak peeks soon . . .there's a few mentions of clouds in there too . . .a once courageous heartwill be launched on march 5 at the gallery of modern art,for those in brisbane who would like to come alongkeep the evening free . . .

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

a wandering heart, her french boy, and her dear friend zoe,came for a cup of tea over the weekend . . .

hours of sharing of stories, philosophies, and truthsbrightened the humble little corner of the world where i dwell . . .and has left a glow . . . still

one of the things we spoke of was the blog world,with its quirks, richness and beauty,but also what lies behind and between,underneath and unseen . . .

but we agreed that regardless of its perplexitieswe are grateful for it bringing us friendships,contacts, and inspirations thatwe may not have known previously . . .

and i am personally grateful for it bringing thiskind-hearted, kindred spirit into my life . . .

there is a wonderful interview with piain the current issue of dumbo feather pass it ondumbo feather is worth a read every issue as it is . . .but this one is extra special because of pia's wordsand her beautiful and insightful slant on a creative life

. . . and life

Thursday, January 7, 2010

after such a crazy & rewarding lead up until christmasi am taking some time away from the studio,catching up with friends and family,watching (and crying through) movies likethis magical oneand easing into the year bit by bit . . .

as i looked upon a corner of my home this morningi thought this little still life is kind of how i feel at the moment . . .

still inspired,but just sitting quietly, letting the light of the day cast over mewaiting for the craziness to begin again,but being still for now

my name is kylie johnsoni am an australian artist...designer... potter... poet...something or other....this space is for imagesand rambling words about . . . my business -PAPER BOAT PRESSthe ceramics i create poetry i writethe things i make

here i share news of my work,the studio i work in,the people i share my days with,and of those who inspire me here and there . . .

they can be purchased at book stores around australia,inmy online store,and in the USA atanthropologiefor personal reasons i have not added comments to this blog, but feel free to email. i receive a lot of emails at present so please be patient, i will respond as soon as i can